Payroll in the UAE is governed by multiple overlapping regulatory requirements, the Wage Protection System (WPS) administered by MOHRE, visa-linked salary requirements, end-of-service gratuity calculation obligations under UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), and the specific payroll documentation requirements of free zone authorities. Errors in payroll processing create exposure to MOHRE penalties, employee disputes and, in some cases, visa processing complications.
CashLaw Global's payroll management service covers the full monthly payroll cycle for UAE businesses, gross salary calculation, allowance and deduction processing, gratuity accrual, net pay computation and WPS file generation and submission. We ensure full compliance with UAE Labour Law gratuity calculation requirements, MOHRE WPS deadlines and free zone payroll documentation standards. Each month, you receive a complete payroll register, individual payslips and the WPS submission confirmation.
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Book Free ConsultationWe structure and format your monthly payroll files into standardized SIF (Salary Information File) structures, routing them accurately through your corporate banking portal to ensure your employees are paid on time, avoiding automated Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) blocks.
Gratuity is calculated based on the employee's final basic salary. They receive 21 days' worth of basic salary for each year of service for the first 5 years, and 30 days' worth of basic salary for each additional year, provided the total gratuity payment does not exceed two years' total wages.
Businesses should book monthly accruals for end-of-service benefits, accrued annual leave balances, and flight ticket allowances on their balance sheet to ensure future cash outflows are continuously matched against current operational periods.